Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kapitus is one of the most reliable and respected names in small business financing, and they are seeking an AWS Software Engineer II to drive impactful solutions for business challenges. The role involves developing microservices, collaborating with stakeholders, and contributing to a high-performing team culture.
Responsibilities
- Participate in technical design sessions to identify/document technical solutions
- Develop microservices with AWS serverless architecture
- Function as a trusted advisor with a consultative mindset in interactions with stakeholders
- Help build and maintain a best-in-class team culture through partnership, open dialogue, and transparent feedback
- Drive continual improvement to the efficiency and flexibility of the systems while keeping a high bar for customer trust, performance, and availability
- Provide technical direction to junior engineers on the team
- Support legacy code as needed while building out the future state systems and solutions
Skills
- BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Minimum 4-8 years of hands-on development experience using modern programming languages including NodeJS and Python
- Looking specifically for experience with designing & implementing both REST & event based services using AWS tool suite including Lambda functions, Event Bridge, DynamoDB, API Gateway, IAM, etc
- Experience implementing and supporting SaaS/Cloud software solutions including developing/supporting functionality to integrate with internal systems
- Experience developing with AWS services: Lambdas, SQS, SNS, Event Bridge, DynamoDB, API Gateway, EC2, IAM, STS
- Experience working with both non-relational and multiple relational database platforms (RDS)
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven history of working in Agile development environment
- Experience with developing and deploying APIs (must have)
- Experience building infrastructure with Cloud Formation Templates (CFTs)
- A creative and analytical problem solver focused on translating complex business problems into architecturally sound technical solutions
- Experience in lending or financial services domains
- AWS Solutions Architect or Developer Certification
- Experience with SCRUM, SAFE, and Test-Driven Development
- Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior management to understand requirements, discuss software product features, technical designs and product strategy
Benefits
- Annual Incentive Compensation Eligibility – Up to 10% annually
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through UnitedHealthcare (UHC), with various coverage levels available to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
- Additional perks through UHC include: Sweat Equity, free subscription to the Calm App, UHC rewards, Real Appeal, and Quit For Life.
- Flexible Spending Account: Set aside pre-tax dollars from your paycheck to pay for qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, pharmacy or dependent care expenses.
- Lifestyle Spending Account: Employer sponsored post-tax benefits that allow reimbursement for expenses related to physical, mental and financial well-being.
- 100% Company Paid Insurances: Kapitus fully covers the cost of basic short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as vision insurance.
- Voluntary Insurance: Supplemental life insurance as well as enhanced short- and long-term disability coverage are available through Mutual of Omaha.
- Additionally, Colonial Accident and Hospitalization insurances are also available, offering further protection against unforeseen events.
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave: Beyond state-mandated leave policies, Kapitus provides company-paid maternity and parental leave.
- Commuter Benefits: pre-tax benefits on parking and commuter expenses to cover travel to and from work.
- LifeBalance Program: LifeBalance membership, which offers discounts on outdoor activities, the arts, health, and fitness.
- LifeBalance Program additional benefits include: Pet and car insurance discounts; Financial services such as LegalShield; Relaxation and stress management tools.
- Plum Benefits Discount Program: Access exclusive discounts on shows, travel, car rentals, and more.
- Tuition Reimbursement: up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, plus opportunities to attend relevant conferences and career development events.
- Managed through our LSA plan, Kapitus Academy.
- Travel Reimbursement: travel reimbursement for all work-related travel.
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time.
- Retirement Benefits: 401K plan managed through Fidelity.
- 25% match on your contributions, up to 6% of your annual salary.
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